Ben Morine
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Drawpoint - Cuyuna, MN - Mountain Biking
This past weekend I got the chance to ride Cuyuna's newest black diamond trail. The trail is located in the Mahnomen North Unit off of Galloping Goose. It includes a mixture of downhill rock gardens, berms, and jumps. It's a fun trail that I will make sure to include on my future trips to Cuyuna.
In terms of difficulty I would personally rate it a dark blue. Let me know if you've gotten a chance to ride the new trail and what your thoughts are.
Bike: 2020 SantaCruz Tallboy
Camera: GoPro Hero 9
zhlédnutí: 2 621

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Duluth Traverse - Keene, Lollygager, Skyline, Enger (Part 2) - Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 807Před 3 lety
The Duluth Traverse is one of the most unique riding experiences I've ever had on a mountain bike. Footage is from September, 2020. I started my ride at Mission Creek and finished at Lester River. The route features a little bit of everything, including some of the best flow and technical trails that I've ridden. In total, it spans over 40 miles and has over 3,000 feet of elevation gain. I woul...
Bentonville, AR - Mountain Bike Trip - Slaughter Pen, Coler Bike Park, Lake Leatherwood
zhlédnutí 2,7KPřed 3 lety
During the first week of November I met up with some friends to explore the mountain bike trails of Bentonville, Arkansas. We had amazing weather, food, hospitality, and were never more than a minute away from getting on some fun trails. We spent the majority of our time on the Slaughter Pen trail system, which was conveniently located across the street from our AirBnB. We also checked out Cole...
Duluth Traverse - Mission Creek, Spirit Mountain, Kingsbury (Part 1) - Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 1,7KPřed 3 lety
The Duluth Traverse is one of the most unique riding experiences I've ever had on a mountain bike. I started my ride at Mission Creek and finished at Lester River. The route features a little bit of everything, including some of the best flow and technical trails that I've ridden. In total, it spans over 40 miles and has over 3,000 feet of elevation gain. I would highly recommend the trail to a...
Monarch Trails - Waconia, MN - Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 2KPřed 3 lety
It's a great time to be a mountain biker. It seems like we are currently witnessing the great Minnesota mountain bike trail expansion. Every month it seems we have a new trail opening somewhere in the state. I had a chance to check out the Twin Cities newest mountain bike trail, Monarch, at Carver Park Reserve in Waconia, MN. The trail offers good flow and is close to 10 miles in length. I'm ha...
Sunfish Lake - Lake Elmo, MN - Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 1,4KPřed 3 lety
I recently checked out one of the area's newest mountain bike trails, Sunfish Lake in Lake Elmo, Minnesota. It offers just over 4 miles of trail that ranges from beginner to advanced. There are also plenty of skinnies and additional side features to keep the trails interesting. This will be a trail system that I will continue to revisit and add to my mix of Twin City trail systems. Bike: 2020 S...
Hawk Ridge - Duluth, MN - Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 1,8KPřed 4 lety
During the beginning of July I checked out Hawk Ridge in Duluth, Minnesota for the first time. It was one of those rare 90 degree humid days in Duluth, but we made the most of it, and even finished the ride by jumping into the Lester River. If you're in Duluth, I'd highly recommend riding Hawk Ridge. If you want to skip the climb section and have another friend with, this would be an easy trail...
Home Brew - Duluth, MN - Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 720Před 4 lety
I recently mountain biked in Duluth, Minnesota for the first time. The trail that I heard was a must hit, was Home Brew. It's a fun intermediate trail that is a good introduction to riding large rock slabs. I can't wait to get back up to Duluth to ride this trail once again. Instagram: benmorine Bike: 2020 Santa Cruz Tallboy Camera: GoPro Hero 7 Black Gimbal: WG2X
My Favorite Trails at Battle Creek - Mountain Biking - St. Paul, MN
zhlédnutí 2,7KPřed 4 lety
Battle Creek has quickly become among my favorite trails in the Twin Cities. It's a trail that will expand your riding skillset and offers unique terrain to the area. Once you get the hang of navigating the trails, you will be sure to find some of your favorites. My personal favorite is the GOAT. It offers actual sustained downhill with jumps, which is a rarity among trails in the area. Let me ...
Minneflowta - Tioga Recreation - Mountain Biking - Cohasset, MN
zhlédnutí 691Před 4 lety
I recently visited Tioga Recreation Area for the first time. Among my favorite trails to ride was Minneflowta. It is a fun flowing trail with many small-medium sized jumps. Bike: 2020 SantaCruz Tallboy Camera: GoPro Hero 7 Black Gimbal: WG2X
Elm Creek - Mountain Biking - Champlin, MN
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 4 lety
Elm Creek is among my favorite trails in the Twin Cities. It's a trail that rewards pedaling and that you can maintain your speed for long stretches. Many people dub it as "the best flow trail in the Twin Cities," and I would have to agree. There are also a lot of fun optional skinnies, jumps, and drops. The trail does a great job in offering something for everyone. Bike: 2020 SantaCruz Tallboy...
Whitetail Ridge - Mountain Biking - River Falls, WI
zhlédnutí 4,2KPřed 4 lety
I checked out Whitetail Ridge trail in River Falls, Wisconsin for the first time. It is a trail I often forget about, as it is just across the border in Wisconsin. This trail offers a good mixture of trail difficulty and is more on the technical side. There is also a good offering of optional features, as well as a fun skills area. If you are looking for a new trail to try, I think you will fin...
WG2X Mountain Bike Gimbal Test - Best with HyperSmooth?
zhlédnutí 14KPřed 4 lety
In today's video I test out a recently purchased WG2X action camera gimbal. I am using my GoPro Hero 7, with the intention of finding out what the best recording setup is. Let me know what your thoughts are in the comments below. Camera settings: GoPro Hero 7 Black - 4k 30FPS Superview, GoPro Color, protune settings Chest Harness: Stuntman Chest Harness Gimbal: Feiyu WG2X
Leap Frog - Giant's Ridge - Biwabik, MN - Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 1,8KPřed 4 lety
Leap Frog is an intermediate trail that has plenty of flow, jumps, and berms. There are some optional larger features to also explore. It is my personal favorite trail at Giant's Ridge. Description from Giant's Ridge website - LEAP FROG: BLUE FREERIDE TRAIL | 1.0 miles LeapFrog is a flowy intermediate trail designed to help riders hone their skills. Riders will encounter rollers, berms, rock fe...
Tadpole - Giant's Ridge - Biwabik, MN - Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 1,9KPřed 4 lety
Tadpole is a fun trail with plenty of berms, optional features, and smaller jumps. It's a good trail to warm up on that just about anyone can have fun on. Description from Giant's Ridge Website - TADPOLE: GREEN FREERIDE TRAIL | 1.2 miles This trail starts out mellow and gradually progresses in difficulty throughout the ride. This trail has man-made rollers, berms, rock crossings, and forgiving ...
Jackpot - Tofte to Lutsen, MN - Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 8KPřed 4 lety
Jackpot - Tofte to Lutsen, MN - Mountain Biking
Roly Poly - My favorite flow trail at Cuyuna - Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 4KPřed 4 lety
Roly Poly - My favorite flow trail at Cuyuna - Mountain Biking
Winze - Cuyuna, MN - Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 4,6KPřed 4 lety
Winze - Cuyuna, MN - Mountain Biking
West Lake Marion - Mountain Biking - Lakeville, MN
zhlédnutí 1,6KPřed 4 lety
West Lake Marion - Mountain Biking - Lakeville, MN
Bobsled - Cuyuna - Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 538Před 5 lety
Bobsled - Cuyuna - Mountain Biking
Switchback - Cuyuna - Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 235Před 5 lety
Switchback - Cuyuna - Mountain Biking
Theodore Wirth Park - Area 36 & Skills Park - Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 2,6KPřed 5 lety
Theodore Wirth Park - Area 36 & Skills Park - Mountain Biking
Road Biking - GoPro Hero 7 Test
zhlédnutí 45Před 5 lety
Road Biking - GoPro Hero 7 Test
Theodore Wirth Park - North Loop - Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 404Před 5 lety
Theodore Wirth Park - North Loop - Mountain Biking
Theodore Wirth Park - SW Wirth and Glenwood - Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed 5 lety
Theodore Wirth Park - SW Wirth and Glenwood - Mountain Biking
Lebanon Hills - Mountain Biking - Intermediate Trail
zhlédnutí 3KPřed 5 lety
Lebanon Hills - Mountain Biking - Intermediate Trail
MagicShine MJ-900 - Mountain Bike - Light Review
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 5 lety
MagicShine MJ-900 - Mountain Bike - Light Review
Carver Lake Park - Mountain Biking - Woodbury, MN
zhlédnutí 771Před 5 lety
Carver Lake Park - Mountain Biking - Woodbury, MN
Hillside City Park - Elk River, MN - Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 1,9KPřed 5 lety
Hillside City Park - Elk River, MN - Mountain Biking

Komentáře

  • @J0HNWICK
    @J0HNWICK Před 20 dny

    Thx

  • @MMorton-ci9od
    @MMorton-ci9od Před 2 měsíci

    What trail is this and where do you park?

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 Před 3 měsíci

    Very nice. 4 years later and still awesome

  • @JetSnake128
    @JetSnake128 Před 6 měsíci

    I live a half mile from the trail head and I can’t believe I’ve never been on these dirt trails!! I’ve been on all the paved trails at Elm Creek, and I had a Trek Elite 9.8, that’s what this was made for! I now have an FX sport 5, I’m going to make it happen!

  • @codykorzenowski6888
    @codykorzenowski6888 Před 8 měsíci

    I was going to go mountain biking on trails for the first time but I didn’t know it was closed for the winter at most parts 😂

  • @OfficialAdaxz
    @OfficialAdaxz Před 11 měsíci

    I live their should try it out sometime

  • @thenewmedic
    @thenewmedic Před rokem

    I got to ride that for the first time yesterday. Absolutely epic little run. Can't wait to ride it again.

  • @badbattleaxe5832
    @badbattleaxe5832 Před rokem

    What bike do you have?

  • @ibanez2010
    @ibanez2010 Před rokem

    I ride here multiple times a week. It's cool to watch these older videos and see how much the trail has changed. They've added a bunch of jumps to the main blue trail.

  • @LoneOakWoodworks
    @LoneOakWoodworks Před rokem

    Was just up there recently and some of that riding looked really familiar to me...the ones where you cased it hard... 😄 I make a couple, come up short on most of them, and that dang rock drop at 4:28 still intimidates me too much... 😬🤕

  • @JayFriedrichs
    @JayFriedrichs Před rokem

    I loveeee the flow at elm. Especially in that open meadow area with the jumps

  • @Ratpalace
    @Ratpalace Před rokem

    Every time I’ve gone here I have injured myself or had to repair my bike or both so be careful out there yall but Battle Creek is very fun

  • @robscherer
    @robscherer Před rokem

    I know I'm years late on this but I just picked up this gimbal off eBay for my GoPro hero8 black. Excited to try it out, and I am also really impressed with the mic quality. I will also find out if the media mod will work with the WG2X. Did your G2X come with the adapter to hold the GoPro? As in the spring-loaded holder?

    • @budchap
      @budchap Před rokem

      Hey just curious if the media mod ended up working with the wg2x? Thanks

  • @kenyagilmore5017
    @kenyagilmore5017 Před rokem

    I live close by and recently moved back here from MQT Michigan… how much $$ do I have to pay for you to teach me

  • @leogagnepain
    @leogagnepain Před rokem

    Hello, is the extra battery necessary to have light or there is a batterie inside the light ? How your friend do with his light on helmet if there is a cable between the light and the battery ? Thank you in advance

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 Před rokem

    I finally got to try it. So fun. Seems a lot rockier than your video. Maybe it's the go pro effect. When was the last time you were here

  • @markg3457
    @markg3457 Před rokem

    Top video man. Thanks for your efforts here.

  • @dustinsson3007
    @dustinsson3007 Před rokem

    The roller coaster is probably my favorite part it’s extremely fast if you want it to be

  • @sasproductions701
    @sasproductions701 Před 2 lety

    thanks ben

  • @Tylersnicgneu
    @Tylersnicgneu Před 2 lety

    I love riding that trail but I never have anyone to go with

  • @yupchate
    @yupchate Před 2 lety

    Looking to bike this trail soon came upon your channel and I'm definitely subbing. I also live in MN

  • @DJLaFontsee
    @DJLaFontsee Před 2 lety

    Hey there, do you happen to have a route you could share for this? Or a link to the Strava activity? Going to Duluth next week and trying to piece a nice route together. Great vid, thanks for uploading!

    • @benmorine
      @benmorine Před 2 lety

      Hopefully this gets to you in time. I got the route off of the Duluth traverse website. I believe they’ve added new pieces of trail since I last rode it, so I would look there. Thanks for watching!

  • @VoxyGon
    @VoxyGon Před 2 lety

    Pretty sweet test. Going to have to take a look at a more recent video to see the current setup. The gimbal seems to have reduced the amount of work the Hypersmooth algorithm was doing and allowed for a wider PoV. Pretty impressed with how well Hypersmooth on its own did, though, even if it had to crop the frame more to do it. Almost wish there was a 'no stabilization at all' pass just to see how bad it could have been!

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 Před 2 lety

    Hey Ben. Haven't heard from you in awhile. Hope your doing ok. Stay healthy.

    • @benmorine
      @benmorine Před 2 lety

      Thanks Harry. I am still doing well! Just haven't had the chance to mountain bike and make videos recently. Hoping to do a Duluth or Cuyuna trip soon and get some videos out there.

  • @elderraven8804
    @elderraven8804 Před 2 lety

    Did you get the jumps? lol. I ask because like you in 2020 I was working to that goal as well. I got the first 5 but then that turn gets me and cant get the ones after it (I just ran it 2 weeks ago). if I could I think I can get the whole line. its a issue with many as I've not seen anyone clean the line as-of-yet!! thanks and great video!

    • @chucknoob7041
      @chucknoob7041 Před 2 lety

      The first jump is tough to get set up for, I roll that one. Then the first little hip jump after the first turn is hard to lineup. I don’t have the guts to hit the big drop/step down.

    • @elderraven8804
      @elderraven8804 Před 2 lety

      @@chucknoob7041 Thanks!! Yeah I think next time Ill just hit the four after... work on lining up the "hip" or roll-over / Manuel it into next two. The Drop is the rock drop after the two berms?? Not so "afraid" of it more the table before and getting to much speed into the two berms. Anyhow the advice is appreciated!! Hope to be up again in 2 weeks... working on my date now.

  • @davidkehrer7342
    @davidkehrer7342 Před 2 lety

    There have been drastic changes I highly recommend a new video for it.

  • @patricksmith7731
    @patricksmith7731 Před 2 lety

    I ride 1984 last ride 89 old school in my 20 old 2022 Iridin I. Hopefully

  • @furyroamers2482
    @furyroamers2482 Před 2 lety

    goat trail

  • @tommyschulte2577
    @tommyschulte2577 Před 2 lety

    I just hit that trial for the first time last weekend. It was better than I expected. Can't wait to hit it again.

  • @JTrillo
    @JTrillo Před 2 lety

    I gave this a shot this spring. The opposite way you did it though. Made it from Lester Park to Twin Ponds then I just knew I couldn't go any further. Didn't eat enough and it was a super hot day. Maybe I'll try again next year but damn it's a challenge.

    • @benmorine
      @benmorine Před 2 lety

      It’s definitely a big effort. I need to get back in shape to do it again hah. One of my favorite rides I’ve ever done though.

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 Před 3 lety

    I don't know how I missed this video. Very nice. Looks great. Thanks for sharing this with us.

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 Před 3 lety

    Haven't heard from you in awhile. Hope you are doing well.

    • @benmorine
      @benmorine Před 3 lety

      Thanks for checking in! It’s been a busy summer! I haven’t had the chance to mountain bike and try new places as I would have liked. Hopefully I can make up for lost time this fall and get some videos out.

    • @harrygrimley4352
      @harrygrimley4352 Před 3 lety

      No worries. Just like your videos. Live vicariously through them.

  • @Mw2knifeme
    @Mw2knifeme Před 3 lety

    They have redone some of this even in the year it's been open. Lots more on raptors ridge in the way of jumps and table tops.

  • @Ontrail82
    @Ontrail82 Před 3 lety

    Sweet spot! What app is that your using for the trail?

    • @benmorine
      @benmorine Před 3 lety

      Trailforks. I would highly recommend it

  • @libby23
    @libby23 Před 3 lety

    Hi! I was just checking out how other people did on those trails I loved them seems you had fun too

  • @elsid505
    @elsid505 Před 3 lety

    No gimbal needed!

  • @haydenthoreson102
    @haydenthoreson102 Před 3 lety

    One answer goat

  • @jquack67
    @jquack67 Před 3 lety

    How do you have your camera mounted? Gimbal?

    • @benmorine
      @benmorine Před 3 lety

      Just on the GoPro Chesty Mount

  • @BrotherFin
    @BrotherFin Před 3 lety

    This is so fun. If anyone is wondering. But also very dangerous without the proper preparations and expectations.

  • @josuecastillo7032
    @josuecastillo7032 Před 3 lety

    thanks!!!

  • @sam_venture9543
    @sam_venture9543 Před 3 lety

    Nice video. Can’t wait to get out there this summer.

  • @waterworks2034
    @waterworks2034 Před 3 lety

    Might go here with my friend. Looks really fun!

    • @benmorine
      @benmorine Před 3 lety

      Would definitely recommend! You will want trail forks or a map of some sort your first time.

  • @driftlessareasingletrack2933

    Nice run Ben, I rode this Friday for the first and second time. Super fun trail. I was told by a volunteer I ran into on the trail with his 12 yr old little shredder that a new black or double black would be opening in a month or so - just north of the Mahnomen Unit.

    • @benmorine
      @benmorine Před 3 lety

      Awesome, thanks for the insight. I think as the trails mature, more experienced riders have been looking for some more challenging trail. I need to get back to riding it again and doing some of the B-line options.

  • @ElTerrible2011
    @ElTerrible2011 Před 3 lety

    Welcome back. Feel like I haven’t seen a vid from you in a hot minute

    • @benmorine
      @benmorine Před 3 lety

      Thanks! It has been a hot minute hah. I have footage saved up, just need to get around to editing.

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 Před 3 lety

    I'm finally getting a chance to go out there at the end of June. Two nights camping three days of trails. So excited

    • @benmorine
      @benmorine Před 3 lety

      Awesome! That will be the perfect amount of time to explore all it has to offer. Enjoy!

    • @harrygrimley4352
      @harrygrimley4352 Před 3 lety

      @@benmorine did you do it as a day trip? Or stay out there?

    • @benmorine
      @benmorine Před 3 lety

      I was at a cabin nearby, so just a day trip this time. I think 3 days is the perfect amount of time to explore everything and take your time.

  • @justindoubek6270
    @justindoubek6270 Před 3 lety

    Was jus put there last weekend to ride drawdown. Did not disappoint great video as well

    • @benmorine
      @benmorine Před 3 lety

      Thanks! I'm excited to ride it again and try some of those bigger side hits

    • @justindoubek6270
      @justindoubek6270 Před 3 lety

      @@benmorine I'm actually going again tomorrow to do the same.

  • @Dialed1
    @Dialed1 Před 3 lety

    Nice one Ben, looks like you had a good time! It will be interesting to see how the other trails integrate with the system here.

    • @benmorine
      @benmorine Před 3 lety

      Yeah, it sounds like another black trail should be out later this summer. I believe they’re all going to be in that area of the trail system.

  • @michaeldevries2482
    @michaeldevries2482 Před 3 lety

    headed up next weekend and looking forward to trying this trail. thanks for the good vid.

  • @MTBActionCam1
    @MTBActionCam1 Před 3 lety

    Great new trail!

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 Před 3 lety

    Good morning Ben.